Appalachian Stewardship Foundation
Historical FunderElkins, West Virginia · EIN 27-3190444 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHANDA MINNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 2567, Elkins WV 26241 |
| Phone | 3045912526 |
| shanda@appalachianstewards.org | |
| Form and materials | See organization website for details |
| Deadlines | See organization website |
| Restrictions | See organization website for details |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Valley Institute | Davis, WV | Stream Crossing Enhancements | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Cheat | Kingwood, WV | Cheat River Healing Highwaters | $40,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors | Washington, DC | Solar for All Program Design in WV | $25,000 |
| WV Rivers Coalition | Charleston, WV | Protecting WV Streams | $25,000 |
| Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance | Monterey, VA | ABRA Conservation Hub | $20,000 |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Restoring Appalachia | $12,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($90,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $244,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349100108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3190444
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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